Security Update 2008-005 (#3): Safari crashes; Apps will not launch; Update fails; more
Safari crashes Safari is crashing for some users after application of Security Update 2008-005.
MacFixIt reader Grant Chen writs:
"Just finished installing the 2008-005 update and restarted. After restarting, I relaunched Safari. Had an immediate crash, didn't even go to the homepage."
Some users have found success with deleting the file com.apple.Safari.plist from ~/Library/Preferences.
In other cases, this problem can be solved by simply emptying the cache (Safari menu > Empty Cache). In other cases, the solution is to open Safari's preferences, then click on the Security tab, then "Show cookies" and deleting all cookies.
In some instances of this issue, temporarily disabling JavaScript can sometimes resolve the problem. JavaScript can be disabled by opening Safari's preferences (under the "Safari" menu) then clicking the "Security" tab and de-selecting the option "Enable JavaScript."
Applications will not launch Some users have reported general issues launching applications after the update. Al Tobey writes:
"Used software update and can no longer open mail, preferences, nor disc utility or god what else. DiskWarrior or disc utility can not repair. Can't believe I did it."
If you are experiencing similar issues, see our tutorial "What to do when a Mac OS X application will not launch."
Update fails Several users have reported indefinite stalls during the installation of Security Update 2005-008.
Ryan writes:
"I actually have been having problems before the update. I've tried to install the update several times, once even overnight, and each time the updater freezes up at the 'Configuring installation' stage."
If you are sure the installation process has stalled permanently, you should restart your system and immediately attempt re-installation of the security update using the standalone version released by Apple.
If installation still fails, you may have permissions problems. Use Apple's Disk Utility to repair permissions, or a third-party disk utility like DiskWarrior to check for and eliminate directory issues.
Internet connectivity issues Some users are reporting general network connectivity issues after the update.
One reader writes:
"I installed Security Update 2008-005 and have just discovered that I cannot connect to any Web pages on either my 700 MHz G3 iBook or my 1.25 GHz G4 Power Mac via my Airport Extreme. I also have a Westel VersaLink 327W wireless modem and can connect without a problem. Prior to this update I've never had a problem using wither Modem interchangeably. Connection to either WiFi modem is very good as indicated in InternetConnect. The Menu Bar "fan" indicates maximum signal strength for either the Airport Extreme or the Westel VersaLink."
If you are experiencing a similar issue, please let us know.
Previous coverage:
- Security Update 2008-005 (#2): Cannot startup; system issues (cannot drag and drop, etc.); more
- Security Update 2008-005 released, closes DNS hole
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Could you please tell how to install Mac Leopard In my New Western Digital Hard disk. I formatted my entire hard disk so as to install the system but when it comes to * Select the Destination * , I can't select anything because nothing can be selected. So, why my hard disk (a new one) is not detectable? why is it not listed in * Select The Destination * window ? Please Help , I 'm really frustrated.
Thanks in advance.
WHat kind of Mac do you have?
Is this a new internal drive?
DId you format it Mac HFS?
RichL
Assuming you formatted it correctly, you may just need to give it a few minutes (up to 10 min.) for the HD to show up in the "Choose destination..." pane. This is because Leopard does a background disk check on all HD's when they're connected (even the Leopard Installer) and it won't mount the volume until it's finished with this check.
Just let the computer sit idle at this screen and the HD will likely show up on its own.
Thank you so much.
Installer.app allows you to open a log window and see what's going on during installation. That's probably the best diagnostic tool for updates that never finish installation?it at least lets you see where things got hung up.
- by Chris! August 17, 2008 5:36 PM PDT
- The editor wrote, "In other cases, this problem can be solved by simply emptying the cache (Safari menu > Empty Cache). In other cases, the solution is to open Safari's preferences, then click on the Security tab, then "Show cookies" and deleting all cookies."
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(6 Comments)If the Safari won't open in the first place because the security update is crashing Safari on launch, how the hell can you open it to do the above?
As a side, when doesn't a security update kill something and when will the tech heads in programming at Apple ever get something right that doesn't kill our Macs, like Security Updates?